Early in 2010 a group of 5 locals got together to discuss the possibility of putting an annual blues festival together in September of every year. The first festival was staged in September 2011 and became an instant hit in blues and music circles with thousands of visitors. The finale of the two day Amelia Island Blues Festival event packed  with regional and national talent, was a jam with headliner Albert Castiglia, Hurricane Wilson and 16 year old blind prodigy Conrad Oberg in a tribute to Pinetop Perkins and Willie Big Eyes Smith, legendary blues greats who unfortunately passed away in 2011. The crowd went wild and a festival was born. Here is a video of that finale Innkeeper Han filmed:

The 2012 line up is entirely contracted and the list includes headliners such as Shane Dwight on Friday Night, Shemekia Copeland on Saturday and David Gerald from Detroit on Sunday. Here is the complete line up schedule. If you want enjoy this festival which is held at walking distance from our bed and breakfast, right on the beach, there are several reasons why you should book early.

1. Innkeeper Han is one of the original Blues Festival Committee members and has all the latest information about acts, specials, meet and greet, backstage pass availability, merchandise availability. We’ll actually have one great act staying with us.

2. We have built a magnificent 3 night (Frid-Sat-Sun) package for Blues and Music Lovers that includes: Suite for two with breakfast, festival transportation, backstage access, two 3-day VIP passes, access to After Parties and 2 Blues Festival T-shirts. Total cost for two including taxes $650

We have only 6 luxury suites available this close to the event. For reservations call 904 430 0026 or email innkeeper@ameliaoceanfrontbb.com